Dogs at Center Parcs
Dogs are welcome at Center Parcs because we know they deserve a holiday too. Dog-friendly accommodation is available at all villages, although availability is limited, so we recommend booking as early as possible.
Booking a Dog-Friendly Lodge
- A maximum of two dogs is permitted per dog-friendly lodge.
- The charge to bring one or two dogs is £129/€129 per stay.
- During the booking process, select the option to bring a dog when entering your party details. You will then be able to choose an available dog-friendly lodge.
- If you need assistance with your booking, our Contact Centre team can help via Live Chat.
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions (Section F18 – Dogs/Pets) before travelling.
While You're on Village
To help everyone enjoy their break, please follow these guidelines:
- Dogs (except assistance dogs) are only permitted in dog-friendly lodges and designated dog-friendly restaurants.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside your accommodation.
- Please use the designated dog toilet areas and always clean up after your dog.
- Ticks can be present in forest and grassy areas, so we recommend checking your dog regularly after walks.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants
The restaurants and areas where dogs are permitted vary by village.
Whinfell Forest
Dogs are welcome at:
- Dexter's Kitchen – terraced area only
- Sports Café – terraced area only
- Starbucks Boardwalk (Village Centre) – restaurant and terraced area
- The Lakeside Inn – restaurant and terraced area
Sherwood Forest
Dogs are welcome at:
- Sports Café – terraced area only
- Sports Plaza – foyer and terraced area only
- Starbucks Village Square – café and terraced area
- The Pancake House – restaurant
- The Dozing Duck – throughout the restaurant
Elveden Forest
Dogs are welcome at:
- Foresters' Inn – restaurant and terraced area
- Starbucks Lakeside (next to the Pottery Painting Studio) – restaurant and terraced area
- Starbucks Sports Plaza – terraced area only
- The Pancake House – terraced area only
Longleat Forest
Dogs are welcome at:
- Foresters' Inn – restaurant and terraced area
- Sports Café – terraced area only
- The Pancake House – terraced area only (table booking required)
Woburn Forest
Dogs are welcome at:
- Café Rouge – terraced area only
- Las Iguanas – terraced area only
- Starbucks Plaza – terraced area only
- Starbucks Village Square – restaurant and terraced area
- Sports Café – terraced area only
- The Pancake House – restaurant and terraced area
Longford Forest
Due to Irish legislation, only assistance dogs are permitted inside restaurants.
All other dogs are welcome in the terraced areas only of:
- Bella Italia
- Cara's Kitchen and Bar
- Huck's American Bar and Grill
- Sports Café
- The Coffee House
- The Pancake House
Health and Welfare Requirements
You are responsible for ensuring that your dog:
- Has current annual vaccinations for:
- Distemper
- Canine hepatitis
- Leptospirosis
- Parvovirus
- Remains under your control at all times.
- Does not cause a nuisance or pose a danger to other guests, staff or wildlife.
If a member of staff needs to enter your accommodation, such as for maintenance, you must either:
- Take your dog outside, or
- Keep your dog securely in a separate room, following any instructions provided by our team.
At our UK villages, we do not accept any dogs prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
If, in our reasonable opinion, a dog is considered dangerous or is causing, or is likely to cause, a nuisance, harm or risk to other guests, staff or wildlife, we may require the dog to be removed from the village immediately. Alternatively, the dog may be placed in kennels at the owner's expense. In these circumstances, no refund or compensation will be provided.
Only dogs staying in designated dog-friendly accommodation (or registered assistance dogs) are permitted on village. No other pets are allowed, and day visitors may not bring dogs or any other pets onto the village.
Longford Forest (Ireland) – Restricted Dog Breeds
Additional legislation applies at Longford Forest.
XL Bully Dogs
XL Bully dogs are only permitted if the owner holds a valid Certificate of Exemption issued by their local authority. While on village, these dogs must be managed in accordance with the legal requirements for restricted breeds.
Restricted Breeds
The following breeds are subject to Irish legislation:
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- English Bull Terrier
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Bull Mastiff
- Dobermann Pinscher
- Rottweiler
- German Shepherd (Alsatian)
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Japanese Akita
- Japanese Tosa
- Any crossbreed or strain ("Bandog") containing one or more of the above breeds
These dogs must:
- Be owned by someone aged 18 or over.
- Be muzzled in public.
- Be kept on a strong lead no longer than 2 metres (6.5 feet).
- Wear a collar displaying the owner's name and address.
- Only be handled in public by someone aged 16 or over.
Longleat Forest Land Train
Only assistance dogs are permitted to travel on the land train at Longleat Forest.